close - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

Comparative

closer

Superlative

closest

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.
The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute.
The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.
The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.

Synonyms:

nigh adjacent nearby immediate proximate near hard

Antonyms:

distant

near or approaching in time

The deadline for the project is close, and we need to finish soon.
Their anniversary is close, so they are planning a special celebration.
The concert date is getting close, and tickets are almost sold out.
The holidays are close, and everyone is excited for the break.
His graduation is close, and he's already preparing for the ceremony.

Synonyms:

at hand immediate

sharing a strong and intimate bond

They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
Despite their busy schedules, they make time for each other, maintaining their close friendship.
The couple had a close partnership, built on trust and mutual respect.
He is very close to his parents and values their opinions.
Their close relationship made them inseparable, both in good times and bad.

Synonyms:

tight-knit tightly knit thick near intimate

Antonyms:

distant

having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings

His close relatives attended every family event.
The doctor asked about any illnesses in close family members.
She trusted her close relatives with her most personal thoughts.
They shared a strong bond with their close relatives.
The close family members all supported each other.

Synonyms:

immediate

performed with great care and thoroughness

She conducted a close review of the documents before signing.
The researcher took a close look at the results to ensure accuracy.
He paid close attention to her body language during the meeting.
The team performed a close inspection of the machinery before use.
The artist made a close study of the light and shadow in the painting.

Synonyms:

narrow careful minute meticulous rigorous thorough

indicating a result with little difference between the participants

The final score was close, with only a few points between the teams.
It was a close game, and the lead changed multiple times.
The race ended in a close finish, with both runners neck-and-neck.
The competition was so close that it could have gone either way.
The vote count was close, and the winner was determined by just a small margin.

Synonyms:

tight

having little space between people or things

The room was so close that people had to squeeze past each other.
The market was close with people hustling to get the best deals.
The crowd gathered in such close quarters that it was hard to breathe.
The small cafe was close, making it difficult to find a seat.
The concert venue was close, with people packed tightly together.

Synonyms:

dense compact packed overcrowded confining congested thick full crammed teeming crowded jam-packed

having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave

The fabric had a close weave, making it durable and smooth.
The fence was built with close slats to ensure privacy.
The cloth had a close texture, making it more durable.
The fabric's close texture made it perfect for the winter coat.
The close weave of the denim gave the jeans extra durability.

Synonyms:

tight

carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge

The company's future plans are a close secret, shared only with top executives.
His movements were kept close, with no one aware of his location.
The government kept the details of the operation close to prevent leaks.
She held her personal life close, revealing little to anyone.
The confidential information was under close protection, accessible only by a few trusted individuals.

Synonyms:

confidential

(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp

He got a close haircut for the military, keeping it practical and tidy.
The barber gave him a close trim, leaving his hair barely above the skin.
She prefers a close style for her hair during the summer to stay cool.
His close haircut gave him a sharp, clean appearance.

reluctant to give or spend, especially money

He’s always been close with his money, never willing to spend freely.
She’s very close when it comes to buying gifts, always choosing the cheapest options.
He was known for being close, rarely donating to charity.
The businessman is so close with his money that he rarely treats his employees.
They joked about how close he was with his wallet, always hesitant to share.

Synonyms:

cheap tight-fisted skinny cheeseparing penny-pinching close-fisted stingy mingy miserly near parsimonious

having no excess space but without being restrictive

The jacket had a close fit, offering warmth without feeling tight.
The close fit of the gloves provided both comfort and dexterity.
The close fit of the shoes was ideal for long walks, offering both support and flexibility.
The dress was a close fit, hugging her curves without being restrictive.
The sweater had a close fit, snug yet comfortable for daily wear.